PEOPLE POWER: Alleged burglar arrested after parking poorly in Costa Calida town
LOS NIETOS residents identified an alleged burglar as he attempted to retrieve his car from a tow truck on Saturday. The man was arrested by
Three arrested after kidnap attempt that saw man ‘dragged into car’ and forced to ‘phone family for €1,000 ransom’ in rural Andalucia
When it was revealed he didn’t have the ‘ransom’ the kidnappers forced the man to phone family to raise the money
Body of missing British man Philip Pearce, 68, found near Benidorm graveyard
THE body of missing British man Philip Pearce, 68, has been found near a Benidorm graveyard. Policía Nacional told the Olive Press the pensioner’s body
REVEALED: New data shows 600% price hikes on oranges, pushing farmers in Spain’s Andalucia ‘to the brink’
Andalucian farmers have been severely struggling recently, with international tariffs hitting the country hard
Spain’s women beat Great Britain to qualify for 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games
SPAIN women’s basketball have beaten Great Britain and qualified for the Olympic Games.
Woman killed in second gender violence murder in Andalucia
This latest killing of a woman in Granada brings the number of those killed in Spain this year to nine
Spain’s Antonio Banderas loses out at the Oscars to Joker actor Joaquin Phoenix
JOAQUIN Phoenix has beaten Antonio Banderas to Best Actor at the Oscars last night.
The Olive Press extends distribution into Costa Calida’s Mazarrón
FOR Olive Press readers wanting a hard copy of our newspaper in Costa Calida, we’ve partnered with two very well-known retailers in Mazarrón. The Food
Spain’s Andalucian government unveils the new logo
The government claims the logo is respectful of the history of Andalucia, adapted to the times and friendly to the environment
British dad confirmed as Spain’s second coronavirus case
The virus, which originated from the Chinese city of Wuhan has killed 811 people worldwide and infected 37,000 people in 27 countries
Chartered Financial Planner Jonathan Holdaway explains what a ‘fund’ actually is
IN the last few articles I’ve been talking a great deal about ‘funds’, so I thought it would be worth delving into these in a
Tale of a cold dip in Spain’s Mediterranean
Just when Giles Brown thought it was safe to go back to the water…
Improve Your Basketball Dribbling Skills at Home
Basketball is undoubtedly a cool and exciting game to play in. It relies heavily on endurance, mental strength, and excellent physical shape. One of the
Spanish Government bans ‘vegan’ pasties and pizzas because they ‘contain milk’
An alert for the presence of milk in the products was made first made in the UK
Climatologist says Spain must prepare itself for regular deadly storms such as Gloria, which killed 13 people
Meanwhile, Storm Gloria - which claimed at least 13 lives - was declared the worst winter storm since 1983
Artist David Grice makes a fresh start in Spain’s Andalucia
David has lived and breathed art since he was a lad, “You might say it’s in my blood,” he says
Reasons To Be Picky When It Comes To Health Supplements
In the United States alone, the supplement industry is roughly worth 35 billion dollars. Eager to take their piece of the pie, many companies have
OPINION: The case of British pet transport scammer Jeremy Griffiths shows just how easy it is to set up a company in Spain
Companies such as Pet Taxi Transport highlight the ease with which anybody in the digital world can set up a ‘company’ and charge for services
String of estate agents say Brexit clarity is bringing new hope to Costa Blanca market for 2020
CONFIDENCE if finally returning to the Costa Blanca property market The UK’s confirmed departure from the EU has led to a sharp upturn in enquiries,
British expat family in Spain’s Mallorca being tested for lethal coronavirus
A BRITISH expat family of four is awaiting test results for coronavirus after being rushed to hospital in Mallorca yesterday. Only one of the isolated
Costa Blanca cycle race seen as a ‘tribute’ to those that suffered in September floods
THIS week saw the third stage of the 71st Cycling Tour of the Valencian Community pass through the Costa Blanca South. The General Director of the
Children’s foundation JoyRon puts on amazing talent show for good cause in Spain’s Mallorca
The charity works with the hundreds of minors that live in children's homes and foster care in the Balearics
You can now take your dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters and other pets on buses in Spain’s Palma de Mallorca
Dogs must be on a leash and wear a muzzle while on the bus, but puppies, cats, rabbits, hamsters and other small pets can be
Dicks, balls, c*nts… Spain’s Andalucia has some great everyday swearwords, but its other vocabularly is even more curious
In a new monthly column, Charlie Smith explores the trials and tribulations of learning Spanish
Facebook recommendation loses British woman €550 after claims pet transport operator operating ‘without licences’ on Spain’s Costa del Sol
SOCIAL media recommendations can be life-saving – but for one over-trusting expat a post led her into the hands of an alleged serial conman. The
Influenza epidemic continues to sweep through Cordoba and Spain’s Andalucia, putting strain on local hospitals
Cases began in mid January, with sufferers experiencing severe fevers, muscle aches, stomach cramps and migraines